Senior Clinical Research Associate

Job Description Summary #LI-Remote Internal job title: Sr CRA Job Description Summary This is a field-based and remote opportunity in an assigned geography. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role. Please only apply if this location is accessible for you. This position must be located in the western region of the United States near major airport (preferably in California, Washington State, Oregon, Nevada). Drive clinical trials forward where it matters most - at the site level and with patients at the center. As a Senior CRA at Novartis, you will manage trusted site relationships and perform on-site and remote monitoring activities to support the initiation, conduct, and timely completion of Phase I – IV trials in compliance with International Council for Harmonization / Good Clinical Practices (ICH/GCP), local regulations, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and monitoring procedures. Serving as a key point of contact for investigational sites, you will proactively manage site performance, recruitment, quality, risks, and issue resolution to ensure sustainable trial execution and high-quality data delivery. Assigned to complex trials and/or less experienced sites, you may also act as a Subject Matter Expert, support audit and inspection readiness activities, ensure timely implementation of corrective actions, and collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams to drive process improvements that help bring innovative therapies to patients faster. This position will require 80% travel.   Job Description Job description Key responsibilities: • Primary site manager and first point of contact between site staff and Novartis • Frontline liaison supporting collaboration, milestones, and deliverables • Monitor according to legislation, ICH/GCP, and Novartis standards • Manage assigned sites/networks conducting Phase I–IV protocols according to monitoring plans and Novartis procedures • Conduct site initiation visits and deliver ongoing training for site personnel • Continuous on-site/remote monitoring; protocol, GCP, regulatory and process compliance; data integrity and patient safety • Facilitate preparation and collection of site- and country-level documents • Identify risks, resolve issues, and escalate concerns as needed • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive efficient study execution • Deliver timely, high-quality, robust, reliable site data supporting Trial Monitoring goals • Partner with SSU CRA for seamless transition of site responsibility • Act as a subject matter expert across study activities when required   Essential Requirements: • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in site monitoring • BS/BA degree. Scientific, Healthcare or other related field. • Excellent knowledge of the drug development process specifically clinical trial/research • Knowledge of international standards (GCP/ICH, FDA, EMEA) • Ability to manage multiple priorities and manage time efficiently. • Excellent Site management capabilities with demonstrated negotiating and problem-solving skills • Strong communicator and presentation skills (oral and written) • Fluent in both written and spoken English   Desirable Requirements : • Cardiology, Oncology, CART, RLT & Immunology experience a plus!   The salary for this position is expected to range between $108,500 and $201,500 per year. The final salary offered is determined based on factors like, but not limited to, relevant skills and experience, and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.   Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and, depending on the level of the role, eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards. U